WhatsApp will introduce a new stickers option within the chat share action sheet.
By integrating sticker creation tools within the app, the Meta-proprietary platform aims to enhance the native experience for users, thereby eliminating the need to rely on external applications.
Meta-owned popular instant messaging application WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will enable users to create stickers directly within the app.
The feature uses the iOS 16 API to extract subjects from images, automatically converting them into stickers. This development is aimed at providing a more seamless experience for WhatsApp users, thereby eliminating the need for third-party applications.
The upcoming feature was first discovered in the WhatsApp beta for iOS version 23.10.0.74 available on the TestFlight app. WABetaInfo, a reliable source of WhatsApp updates, reported that the messaging giant is implementing a refined version of the sticker creation feature in this beta release.
In an upcoming update, the instant messaging application plans to introduce a “New Sticker” option within the chat share action sheet. While specific details about the feature are scarce due to its ongoing development, it will reportedly allow users to select a photo. Their library and offer various editing tools including the ability to remove the background.
By integrating sticker creation tools within the app, the Meta-proprietary platform aims to enhance the native experience for users, thereby eliminating the need to rely on external applications.
Notably, a similar tool is already available on WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp Desktop. However, an in-app tool currently in development for iOS is expected to offer additional editing capabilities.
The feature is still under development, and users will have to wait for future updates to explore its full functionality. WhatsApp’s move towards including an in-app sticker maker aligns with its ongoing efforts to provide users with a comprehensive messaging experience, allowing them to express themselves creatively within the app.
Meanwhile, WhatsApp is also working on the ability to react to messages using a double-tap action, offering an alternative way to send a response. This new feature will be available in future updates.
